Free Street Photography competition with a great 1st prize.
Leica Street Photo, is now in its 15th year.
I personally want to enter the competition as I would love to win and have Leica hand me a Leica Q43 camera. That is what is up for grabs as the winner of this competition.
Often street photography competitions are money grabs from photographers, we love free street photography competitions as they mean more people can enter without the financial burden of having to find the entry fee to take part.
Have you ever considered making 30 images in 30 Days?
Artquest runs an event every year and it is fun to participate and have other artists also seeing your work. This year, I am suggesting that, Street Photographers might find this an interesting thing to do. Starting on the 1st of February, you will need to make and post one image a day, to stay in the running. Can you make it to the end, and post 30 images over 30 days.
I signed up for this last year and found it really good for exploring work, that I would not normally make.
30/30 is a free challenge designed to encourage daily making, risk taking and experimentation for artists, working in any medium, anywhere in the world.
The 30/30 challenge will begin on 1 February 2026 and registration is open until 31 January 2026.
I personally, would love to see a lot of street photographers doing this. And get out there, to see what we can do, every day in the month of Feb. To make images and get them posted, before the day is out.
It is a challenge. I did it last year and I have already signed up, for this years 30/30, will you join me?
Join us for a Photowalk and Photo Software Demonstration, In partnership with Ricoh, CR Kennedy and DxO.
Michael Wayne Plant, one of the founders of this site, is doing an event, in conjunction with Ricoh and DxO, at the new GR Space in Brisbane, Australia.
At this GR Space Event, participants will join Michael Wayne Plant for a photowalk, followed by lite refreshments and a hands-on session, exploring how DxO software can elevate their digital workflow and produce striking, expressive images.
The Event being held on the 1st November, 2025 and is at the GR Space Brisbane
Level 2, 203 Wharf Street, Spring Hill, QLD 4000
The GR Space is the first outside of Japan. So it is really great to be involved in what is part of Ricoh’s 20th Anniversary celebrations of the Ricoh GR digital cameras.
We will have Ricoh GRIV cameras available to use during this event.
Agenda
11:00 – 12:00
Photowalk with Michael Wayne Plant
12:00 – 12:30
Light Lunch
12:30 – 14:30
DxO software session: The Nik Collection & PhotoLab
14:30 – 15:00
Q&A and wrap-up
Some images form the Ricoh GRIV
I have had a Ricoh GRIV now for about a week and so far I have had limited time to make images however I have found that it is the perfect pocket everyday carry camera. It complements my Leica M series cameras perfectly as I can use it whenever I want to and it is far more discreet than using a Leica camera. I also find that using it at arms length I am far more casual in my compositions and think differently as I am making snapshots of time not in my head real images. This thought process is freeing as I am not taking myself seriously I am able to make images with a freedom that I do not normally give myself when using my Leica or Nikon cameras. So for me a camera like the Ricoh GRIV, if you have the money to buy one is worth considering.
I am also picking up the GRIIIx with a 40mm equivalent lens to use in the week before the GR Space event. I will be updating this article with new images when I have made some with that camera.
We have been a bit buys behind the scenes and not getting to publish quite so much for the past month.
I unfortunately had to rush to Australia from London as my Father is in hospital and now I am arranging to get him into a care home which is a real undertaking in Australia.
David has been looking for a new apartment in New York. So we have both been super preoccupied with life things, outside of the Street Photography community.
I did have the pleasure of attending the opening of the new and only GR Space outside of Japan a week ago, much to my surprise did I find myself getting to meet the team from PetaPixel in Brisbane, Australia.
I also got loaned a Ricoh GRIV to try out. And I am busy trying to organise a talk/training session at the new Brisbane GR space to happen on the 1st of November all going well.
So while sorting my Father out with a new care home, then clearing his house I also now need time to take the little and it is little Ricoh GRIV out to use it. To see what I think of it and get my head around the snap focus setting as that looks like it could be really cool.
Be on the look out for an announcement
I will be doing an event on the 1st November at the GR Space in Brisbane, Australia for anyone who wants to know more please email the editor@street-photography.net for more info.
Reading the above article, I discovered that there is a new book.
Utterly Lazy and Inattentive published by Penguin.
Written by Wendy Jones and Martin Parr, as a semi Autobiography, using Martin Parr’s images as a way of talking though his life. The book looks like it will be a worthwhile addition to anyone’s Martin Parr book collection.
“I had a funny one in Morecambe last summer. I was taking photos and this couple came up and said, “That’s a nice camera. What are you doing around here?” I replied, “I’m documenting Morecambe.” They said, “You mean like Martin Parr?” I said, “I am Martin Parr.” They were rather surprised.” Martin Parr.
Artist Talk
There is also a book launch for the book at Foyle’s in London on the 8th of September.
Martin Parr in Conversation with Wendy Jones is available to book tickets on Eventbrite. Details here
About Martin Parr
What can I say about Martin Parr, he has been a huge influence whether we like it or not. Particularly on social documentary photography and also street photography. In essence Martin Parr is a street photographer, who got lucky though hard work and good timing. He joined Magnum and his work was and still is a good look at the times that we live in.
He is one of the early British colour documentary photographers, who made a lot of street photography. His blending street photography approaches, into social documentary photography, is one of the reasons why British photographers, often merge the two areas of photography together. Martin Parr is one photographer, that street photographers should be aware of. He was originally famous for using medium format cameras with colour film and flash. He would also use colour films that accentuated the vivid colours of the world. His work has change a little over time and he now works with Digital cameras. Still aiming for his signature style of vibrant colours within his images.
I also wrote an article on Martin Parr for my Photographic influences series on my website which you can see here:
The Candid Eye: Street Photography Workshop (Online)
Join Maine Media and David Castillo in this Street Photography Workshop (Online).
Master the art of capturing candid urban moments and perfect your digital workflow in this immersive 3-day experience. Designed to sharpen your eye for storytelling and elevate your street photography skills.
Note: This workshop will be held in a live, online format utilizing the Zoom platform.
Join Maine Media and David Castillo for an immersive Street Photography online workshop. Designed to explore the art of capturing candid moments, compelling compositions, and the raw, vibrant stories that play out in urban life. Whether you’re picking up your camera for the first time or refining your street skills, this course will inspire you to look closer, shoot smarter, and tell deeper stories through your lens.
What You’ll Learn:
Techniques & Composition: Master the fundamentals of street photography, including composition, night photography, and timing to create striking images.
Camera Skills: Develop your technical proficiency with your camera, from manual settings to lens choices, tailored for dynamic street scenes.
Observation & Storytelling: Learn to see the extraordinary in the ordinary by honing your observational skills and understanding how to tell compelling stories through your photographs.
Photographing People: Learn how to build confidence, capture and master the art of approaching strangers on the street
Ethics & Engagement: Discuss the ethical considerations of street photography and practice engaging with your subjects respectfully and meaningfully.
Post-Processing: Gain insights into editing techniques that enhance your street photos while maintaining authenticity.
Finding Inspiration: Finding motivation through aspects of your life and the history of street photography.
Developing a Photo Series: Finding your personal voice in telling the story of the street, through assignments and photo critique.
We are in the process of creating a listing page for any events related to street photography, We want to help the community of street photographers. With listings for gallery shows featuring street photography. News and Info on Workshops involving Street Photography Workshops.
We are thinking of holding Photowalks for street photographers, in London and New York, if you would be interested, please send us an email. Letting us know, when you would like to join a Street Photography Walk or get together.
Our current plan is to be launching the website Street-Photography.net to a wider audience around Mid September 2025.
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